As employers plan for a safe return to the workplace, employee vaccinations are key; however, some employees may be hesitant about receiving one.
Employers play an important role in encouraging and educating employees about COVID-19 vaccinations, according to www.uschamber.com/co.
Following are three ways employers can incentivize workers to get vaccinated.
- Cash incentives—Some companies have offered a one-time cash payment to any employee who receives the full manufacturer-recommended doses of a COVID-19 vaccine. The incentives tend to range from $50 to $500.
- Paid time off—President Biden has called upon employers to offer full pay for employees for the time off needed to get vaccinated and any recovery time after. For businesses with fewer than 500 employees, he announced a tax credit that provides full pay for any of their employees who get a vaccination; the credit applies to nearly half of all private sector employees in the U.S.
- Accommodations for vaccination appointments—Not every employee has the transportation to get to and from a local vaccination site. Employers should be aware of this and offer solutions, such as subsidizing transportation via ride-sharing so employees have a way of getting there.
